Hubert R. Pinney of Lake Lure

Hubert R. Pinney of Lake Lure, NC passed away November 28, 2025.

Hugh was born in Westerville, Ohio December 23, 1930 to the late Hubert Kring Pinney and Louise Bennett Pinney. He was also predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Nancy Day Pinney, and his eldest son, Jeffrey Russell Pinney. Hugh proudly served his country in the Navy and was a graduate of Ohio State University. He was a well-respected Certified Public Accountant and a beloved Professor of Accounting at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, OH. After retiring to Lake Lure in 1998 he served as a volunteer for the Hickory Nut Gorge Visitor Center; as treasurer to the Lake Lure Lakefront Homeowners Association; Copresident of Lake Lure Newcomers with wife Nancy and a member of Fairfield Mountains Chapel.

Hugh is survived by his daughter Debra Pinney Warren, his son Todd Bennett Pinney, daughter-in-law, Monique Smit Pinney and four grandchildren Gary Russell, Rhea Claire, Alexis Hope and Alivia Brook.

At his request services will not be held.

Memorials, in his honor, may be made to Hospice House in Forest City or The University of Mount Union Hubert R Pinney Endowed Scholarship, Alliance OH.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.